The training was introduced by Prof. Lacalandra G.M. (Italian Coordinator of Procamed project) and began by the lectures of dr. SK Melaku (Addis Ababa University, Ethiopia) that presented a general overview on the most important diseases of dromedary camel.

Following those presentations Dr. M. Dioli spoke about the role of the veterinarian in pastoral areas, sharing his knowledge acquired in many years of field work in Africa and Middle East countries, and presenting some important reflections about. Many important aspects were introduced but, as a base, there were considerations about the different working conditions. The cultural backgrounds and different frameworks of African countries force the “Northern country” veterinarians to revise its approach to clinical case and deal with pastoralists and breeders as well as with a huge variety of challenges that need a radical change at personal, local, regional, and international levels.

The second day of the training began with the presentation of dr. M.M. Seddik (IRA, Medenine, Tunisia) about the dromedary camel skin diseases and continued with the presentation of dr. Dioli about Anamnesis, Clinical examination, Age determination and Restraining techniques of dromedary camels.

Starting from the afternoon session the main topic of the training was approached with dr. Dioli presenting “a photographic overview and mention about diagnosis and treatment of the main pathologies of the dromedary camel (Bacterial, Viral, Parasitic, Other diseases)”.

The latter topic continued in the third day of the training. Lectures of dr. Dioli were enriched by the presentation of some chapters of his e-book: freely available on line at the following addresses:

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255775471, for Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255791660, for Chapters 5, 6, 7
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/255818758, for Chapters 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

The training course end with the presentation of dr. M. Scacchia who introduced activities performed by the Zooprophylactic institute of Teramo (IZSAM), and the importance of international cooperation for improving public health in the South of the world.

Participants from different countries attended the course: Dr. Melaku Simenew Keskes (Etiopia), Dr. Alzuraiq Fuad Hamad (Saudi Arabia) Dr. Ammar Jemei (Tunisia), Dr. Seddik  Mabrouk Mouldi (Tunisia), Dr. Muuka Geoffrey (Zambia). unfortunately the Egyptian delegates did not attend because of visa procedure problems. Also, other participants were present: Dr. Accogli Gianluca (Italy), Dr.M.me Ciani Elena (Italy), Dr. Martino Nicola (Italy), Dr. Monaco Davide (Italy), Dr.M.me Padalino Barbara (Italy) Dr. M.me Roscino MariaTeresa (Italy), Prof.M.me Valentini Luisa (Italy), Dr. Vencato Juri (Italy). Some Veterinarians enrolled in the postgraduate school of physiopathology of reproduction, veterinary students, and about 40 students of the bachelor course in ‘Animal Science of Food Production (SAPA)’, attended.

2 documents enclosed :